# NJ construction worker in deadly Long Island bridge scaffolding collapse ID’d as brother of Brazilian pol

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/nj-construction-worker-in-deadly-long-island-bridge-scaffolding-collapse-idd-as-brother-of-brazilian-pol/
- Published: 2026-11-13T02:59:08+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-13T03:20:16+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/12/us-news/nj-construction-worker-in-deadly-long-island-bridge-scaffolding-collapse-idd-as-brother-of-brazilian-pol/
- Topics: Americas, World

## Key points

- One worker died and another remains missing after scaffolding collapsed.
- Six other workers were injured in the accident.
- OSHA is investigating the collapse.

## Summary

A scaffolding collapse on the Loop Parkway drawbridge sent two New Jersey construction workers into the icy Reynolds Channel on Wednesday, killing one and leaving the other missing. The accident also injured six workers and prompted a search and a federal workplace safety investigation.

Authorities identified the dead worker as Kleiton de Madeiros, 39, of Montclair, and the missing worker as Diogo de Oliveira, 38, of Elizabeth. De Madeiros’ family and friends in Brazil mourned him; his brother serves as a councilman in Dores do Indaiá. Both men worked for Champion Painting, which holds a $13.8 million contract covering bridge painting and steel repairs at four sites. The work is due to finish by the end of 2027.

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